Google and Nest apparently want to watch you sleep next

Google and Nest are reportedly interested in providing some sort of home surveillance equipment and support in the future, The Information has learned, as the Search giant may make another purchase to help with such plans. Google is apparently looking into buying camera startup Dropcam, although it’s not clear whether the two parties will go ahead with these moves.

“The status of any talks between Google and Dropcam, which makes a $150 camera that streams footage to phones and computers, isn’t clear,” the publication wrote. “Spokespeople for both companies did not respond to requests for comment.”

Dropcam’s camera can be connected to a home’s Wi-Fi network and will stream footage to an app that can be installed on smartphones, tablets and PCs. The camera records 720p HD video, features Night Vision and Zoom support, and offers Cloud Video Recording. An improved Dropcam Pro version costs $199.

In addition to the surveillance cameras, Dropcam also has $29 Tabs available for pre-order, which are USB stick-like movement sensors that can connect to the Dropcam Pro camera via Bluetooth, and send notifications to smartphones, allowing homeowners to also keep an eye on areas of the house that are out of the Dropcam’s reach.